Madison County, TN Property Records
Property records in Madison, Tennessee document key details about real estate located within this Davidson County community. These records typically include ownership information, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax data, sales history, building details, plats, deeds, and other recorded instruments. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, researchers, and attorneys who need to verify ownership, review property value, confirm boundaries, or examine a property’s transaction history.
Because Madison is part of Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, official property information is maintained by county-level offices, including the Davidson County Property Assessor and the Register of Deeds. Users can access official Madison property records through the Metro Nashville government’s property records search, where they can look up parcels and related assessment information. For recorded deeds and land documents, users may also consult the Davidson County Register of Deeds.
Madison County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Madison County is a more urban market than much of Tennessee, with relatively high rents and higher unemployment. The median rent is $862, above the Tennessee median of $763 and the national median of $840.25. Renters occupy 25.07% of homes, higher than the state share of 21.85% and the national share of 21.81%.
Home values run low. The median home value is $128,850, well under the state median of $161,600 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.57% is above the state rate of 0.52% but below the national rate of 0.74%. Buying here costs less than in most of the state, although the tax rate is a little higher than the state norm.
The median household income of $63,202.50 is higher than the Tennessee figure of $55,242 and slightly lower than the national figure of $65,108. Employment is the weak spot, with an unemployment rate of 4.22% compared with 2.75% in the state and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the data shows affordable homes, a sizable rental market, incomes above the state median, and a job market that is softer than state and national averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Madison
Madison County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 49,745 total parcels, including 42,385 residential and 3,103 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 36.36% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 156,084 deeds and 46,823 mortgages, with valuation data for 32,684 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 49,745 |
| Residential Parcels | 42,385 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,103 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 36.36% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 156,084 |
| Mortgage Records | 46,823 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 32,684 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 8,700 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records describe what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred between lenders or holders, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Madison County has 93,174 assignment and release records, including 12,394 assignment documents, 80,727 release documents, and 53 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and releases from February 1, 2001, through September 3, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who has held a mortgage and whether older loans were paid off. They are valuable during title searches, refinances, and purchases, when confirming that no earlier lien remains against a Madison County property.
How to Search Madison County, TN Property Records
Property records in Madison County are held by separate offices. The Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, while assessment data covers the county's 49,745 parcels, with classification, appraised values, and owner information.
The Madison County Register of Deeds page on the county website explains the office's services. Recorded documents can be searched online through the official records search that the office links, using names and other document details. For a parcel's assessment, use Tennessee property assessment data (TPAD), which lets you search by owner, address, or parcel number.
Start with the address, owner name, or parcel number, enter as much as you know, and open the matching result. Compare the deed's legal description with the assessment record to make sure you have the correct parcel.
The Register of Deeds is at 100 E. Main Street, Jackson, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 731-423-6089.
Madison Registrar of Deeds
The Madison County Probate Office is located at 100 E. Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301 and can be reached at 731-423-6089. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through titlesearcher.com or the official website madisoncountytn.gov.
Madison County Register of Deeds
Madison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Madison County property records by address?
Open the state's property assessment data, choose Madison County, and enter the street address to locate the parcel. To find recorded documents for the property, use the official records search linked by the Register of Deeds. If the full address does not return a match, try only the street number and name.
How can I find property owners in Madison County?
Owner names appear in assessment records on Tennessee property assessment data. To confirm the transfer of title, search the official records for the deed. Madison County holds 156,084 deed records dating from January 3, 1989, so ownership history can be traced for decades.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Madison County?
Look up the parcel in the state's property assessment data for its appraised and assessed values. Madison County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the assessor's data last updated May 19, 2025. Contact the county assessor's office with questions about a specific value.
Where can I find Madison County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are collected by the Madison County Trustee, so contact that office in Jackson for bills, payment history, and ways to pay. The county's official website lists its offices. Provide the parcel number or owner name when you ask about an account.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Madison County?
The Madison County Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, and other documents at 100 E. Main Street, Jackson. Search online through the official records search or call 731-423-6089. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Madison County parcel maps and GIS information?
The state's property assessment data provides parcel details and map references for Madison County's 49,745 parcels. For more detailed boundary maps, ask the assessor's office. Parcel maps are a reference only and are not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Madison County?
Rules depend on the property's location. For property in Jackson, contact the city's planning or codes office. For land outside the city, ask Madison County's building and planning officials through the county website about permit requirements before you build or renovate.
How can I create a list of property owners in Madison County?
The assessment data works one parcel at a time, so build a list by searching properties individually and noting the owners. For bulk records, call the Register of Deeds at 731-423-6089 or the assessor's office to ask what data and fees are available.